Jalen Brunson
January 2026
Brunson missed the final three quarters with a right ankle injury and was ruled out for the second half. He appeared to roll or give way on the ankle while dribbling early, went to the locker room, and did not return after being listed questionable.
Cooper Flagg
January 2026
Flagg sprained his left ankle and was ruled out for the second half, raising doubts for the next game. He rolled the ankle after stepping on a foot while falling. It was the same ankle he tweaked two games earlier, and Dallas opted to sit him after the break.
Joao Gomes
January 2026
Atletico and United are both linked with Gomes, with Atletico seeking a replacement after Gallagher’s reported move to Tottenham, and United monitoring midfield options. Reports claim Atletico have moved quickly, but Gomes has expressed commitment to helping Wolves avoid relegation and has indicated he prefers staying in England, which could aid United if a deal develops.
Federico Chiesa
January 2026
Chiesa’s former mentor questioned Slot’s limited use of the winger as reports suggest Chiesa is negotiating a return to Juventus. Romei says Slot’s selection choices are hard to understand given Chiesa’s profile for English football, noting he has had limited starts despite multiple appearances this season.
Unai Emery
January 2026
Campbell says United should consider Emery as a proven, steady option to end the club’s cycle of failed appointments after Amorim’s exit. He argues Emery can handle big-club pressure and align board and fan expectations, pointing to Emery’s recent work rebuilding Aston Villa and his track record in Europe.
Carlos Raphael Moersen
January 2026
Spurs appointed Moersen as Director of Football Operations in a newly created role, part of a wider restructure aimed at modernising the club’s football operations. Moersen joins from CFG after more than a decade in football administration and transactions. His remit covers football administration, player care, and training ground operations, plus oversight involvement for the women’s setup.
Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr, Brandon Clarke
January 2026
Edey will miss roughly six more weeks with a stress reaction in his left ankle; Clarke and Pippen Jr. are expected back in four to six weeks. Memphis will continue offloading and rehab for Edey with reevaluation in about six weeks. Clarke is rehabbing a calf strain; Pippen Jr. is progressing after a toe procedure.
Antonio Conte
January 2026
Conte says Hojlund has improved significantly and stresses the importance of coaching details like positioning and team play, framed as a contrast to how he was used previously. Hojlund’s output has improved on loan at Napoli, and Conte’s comments position Napoli’s coaching structure as central to the turnaround while referencing United’s prior decisions in the striker pecking order.
Anis Hadj Moussa
January 2026
Chelsea have reportedly contacted Hadj Moussa’s camp as a potential winger target, with Feyenoord aware interest could become concrete if the price is right. The report says Chelsea reached out to his agent; Feyenoord hold leverage because he extended his deal to 2030, so any move likely requires a strong offer.
Mohamed Salah
January 2026
Egypt were knocked out by Senegal in the AFCON semi-final, but Salah is still not expected back immediately because Egypt must play Nigeria in the third-place playoff. Mane scored late to decide the semi-final. Egypt can release players early, but the expectation is Salah remains with the squad until the playoff is completed.
